Environment · India
Monsoon Rains Cause Deaths, Displacement, and Disruption Across India
Heavy monsoon rains have led to significant disruptions and fatalities across several Indian states. In Assam, floods have affected tens of thousands, submerging villages and damaging crops. Meanwhile, Mumbai experienced severe waterlogging and a building collapse, resulting in multiple deaths. Himachal Pradesh has also reported rain-related casualties and infrastructure damage.
How outlets across the spectrum covered it
Left 2 · Centre 15 · Right 6 n = 23
- Left (2): National Herald, The Telegraph (India)
- Centre (15 votes, 16 outlets): Amar Ujala, Deccan Chronicle, Deccan Herald, Greater Kashmir, Haribhoomi, Hindustan Times · Mint (HT Media — 1 vote), Mathrubhumi English, NDTV, The Free Press Journal, The Indian Express, The New Indian Express, The Print, The Quint, The Times of India, The Tribune
- Right (6 votes, 7 outlets): Aaj Tak · India Today (India Today Group — 1 vote), Dainik Jagran, Firstpost, Punjab Kesari, Republic World, The Pioneer
- International (2): Deutsche Welle, Reuters